What Winter?
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What Winter?
is it time for a "What Winter?" thread for the ppl who are longing for more cold & snow that we have been getting this winter? feel like we are getting off scot-free this year
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We only had maybe one week of temperatures around 0°f this year I don't mind the snow when it's above 25° like it has been.
Makes me suspicious of a late spring. Going to do a larger charity ride on February 1st, that will be the first time I've ridden the bike this year
Makes me suspicious of a late spring. Going to do a larger charity ride on February 1st, that will be the first time I've ridden the bike this year
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Hey, we're about 52 days until the official start of spring (note leap year on February 29 this year), and here on Route 38 North (Metro-North Boston) we've gotten about 13 inches of snow, most of which has melted already. The average snow fall for this time of year is 42 inches
As already noted, the American elm and red oak have taken toward early buds. The crocuses are sprouting up. It's not even February yet.
No word on any "Polar Vortex" as mild temperatures have been having around the upper 30s or low to mid 40s.
As already noted, the American elm and red oak have taken toward early buds. The crocuses are sprouting up. It's not even February yet.
No word on any "Polar Vortex" as mild temperatures have been having around the upper 30s or low to mid 40s.
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Fine with me. Sunday afternoon I rode my Allroads with a new Shortsleeve jersey I got for Christmas. I’ll take it!
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just reserved a house on the cape for a week in July ... I'm ready ...
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I've had plenty of winter, thank you very much.
Disclaimer: I'm an Arizona boy living N of SLC.
Although we've had plenty of snow, even along the commute, today was the first day I really had to deal with it since they generally do a good job plowing and salting the roads. I think the rain we've had the last week (it's been in the low 40s) washed most of the salt off the roads.
Plowing to work in a 1/2 inch of snow in a velomobile definitely increases the workout! Between the noticeably added resistance, and the rear tire spinning, I think my five mile commute was more like 7-8!
Disclaimer: I'm an Arizona boy living N of SLC.
Although we've had plenty of snow, even along the commute, today was the first day I really had to deal with it since they generally do a good job plowing and salting the roads. I think the rain we've had the last week (it's been in the low 40s) washed most of the salt off the roads.
Plowing to work in a 1/2 inch of snow in a velomobile definitely increases the workout! Between the noticeably added resistance, and the rear tire spinning, I think my five mile commute was more like 7-8!
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Winter isn't over until it's over.
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Up here above the 45th it’s been an easy winter. Meaning, no blizzards and power outtages, no subzero arctic blasts, just really mild and wonderful. Winter rides have been pleasant to the point of it almost being fun to go out at night for a cruise. Certainly has robbed me of any excuses for staying inside.
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Too much snow this morning to ride through.
I would guess there were 3-4 inches in the level spots, but all kinds of weird ridges and hidden stuff because the winds have been howling since about 6 pm yesterday.
They've plowed the streets now, so I should be able to ride tomorrow. Wed is supposed to be in single digits, which is the coldest I've ridden. I'll have to see how I do.
I would guess there were 3-4 inches in the level spots, but all kinds of weird ridges and hidden stuff because the winds have been howling since about 6 pm yesterday.
They've plowed the streets now, so I should be able to ride tomorrow. Wed is supposed to be in single digits, which is the coldest I've ridden. I'll have to see how I do.
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I'm pretty pissed. I broke my neck in October, which led to 3 months in a hard collar and now at least two more of PT before I'm back on the bike. It should be super crappy cold rainy windy weather with occasional snow and ice - perfect for recovering from an injury. But this mild winter's killing me.
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Yep. We had a bit of snow and cold in November, nothing really since. My winter bike still looks perfect, usually by now it is a mess. Had a feeling, glad I skipped the studded tires this year.
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That's thanks to this:
Denver hit 74º on Sunday, then dropped to overnight lows in the 20s within 24 hours. Way out west we didn't fare much differently.
It was 81º here on Sunday, then immediately dropped into the low 50s for highs, with fairly high winds and overnight frost warnings.
Currently 38º with 15-20mph winds from the north. I know that's not winter for most of y'all, but for us that's plenty cold. We're built for heat!
Denver hit 74º on Sunday, then dropped to overnight lows in the 20s within 24 hours. Way out west we didn't fare much differently.
It was 81º here on Sunday, then immediately dropped into the low 50s for highs, with fairly high winds and overnight frost warnings.
Currently 38º with 15-20mph winds from the north. I know that's not winter for most of y'all, but for us that's plenty cold. We're built for heat!
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hang on to your hats boys-n-girls, it's gonna get interesting Feb thru March
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I'm pretty pissed. I broke my neck in October, which led to 3 months in a hard collar and now at least two more of PT before I'm back on the bike. It should be super crappy cold rainy windy weather with occasional snow and ice - perfect for recovering from an injury. But this mild winter's killing me.
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Very interesting article from the Weather Channel about:
* Warm rest of the winter predicted for most of the country
* Warm spring predicted for most of the country
* The weather science behind these predictions:
https://weather.com/forecast/nationa...rature-outlook
* Warm rest of the winter predicted for most of the country
* Warm spring predicted for most of the country
* The weather science behind these predictions:
https://weather.com/forecast/nationa...rature-outlook
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We're lucky to get into the 40s here in the Metro Boston area, although 50s are not out of the question
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Brr hit -10°f today, from a high near 40° yesterday! Had 30mph winds to add insult to injury. Coldest it's been so far for us, but it will be 40s again over the weekend.
I got a proper winter day fat bike ride last weekend, 15° to start off. I couldn't believe it, but I sunburned my face and nose because it was so sunny and reflected from the snow
I got a proper winter day fat bike ride last weekend, 15° to start off. I couldn't believe it, but I sunburned my face and nose because it was so sunny and reflected from the snow
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10 day forecast is not bad, a cpl cold nites but so what
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last winter was a dud too. had to wait until 3-2-19 for a ride in a snow storm
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I can speak for myself here, winter cycling was thrust upon me when my car died four years ago. I will take a mild winter or two any year, over Snow-Meggedon, until I can "dig out" my savings account and save up for a down payment
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I feel you man, my son is driving my 93 yr old Dad's '94 Camry. we got the car for free & the insurance company doesn't want to insure it for collision, just liability, so it's like $400 a yr to insure. that thing is hanging on ... but one of these days the proverbial shoe will drop & he's gonna have to dig deep
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